Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Kale - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Kale is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 6 sprigs oregano
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup malt vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (4 1/2-pound) bone-in lamb shoulder
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup smoked almonds, chopped
- 5 1/4 ounces baby kale leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Place the fennel and cumin seeds in a mortar and pound with a pestle until fine. Add the garlic, oregano, brown sugar, salt, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the oil and mix to combine. Rub the lamb with the spice mixture and place in a large roasting pan. Add the water and cover with aluminum foil.
- Roast for 2 hours, remove the foil and spoon over the cooking liquid. Roast for 40 more minutes or until golden brown. Place the Brussels sprouts, salt, pepper and the remaining oil in a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet lined with non-stick parchment paper and roast for 15 –20 minutes or until golden. Add the almonds and kale and roast for 5 more minutes or until the kale is crisp. Serve the lamb with the greens.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Kale recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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